Quick definitions from WordNet (confine)▸ verb:deprive of freedom; take into confinement▸ verb:prevent from leaving or from being removed▸ verb:to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement▸ verb:restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day"▸ verb:close in or confine▸ verb:place limits on (extent or access)
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